To outsiders it might seem like Oklahoma still doesn't rank among the best talent producing states in the nation. But for college coaches that recruit the Sooner State on a consistent basis, they know its home to some of the top talent year in and year out.

Gabe Lynn, the four-star cornerback from Jenks, Okla., started out the season as the top player in the state and he finished at the top spot. At 6 feet and 185 pounds, Lynn, an Oklahoma commitment, played in the U.S. Army All-America Game and helped Jenks play for another state championship in 2008.

Lynn was a two-year starter for the Trojans and has been one of the state's most coveted athletes since bursting onto the scene with a kickoff-return for touchdown in the 2006 6A state championship game. Ranked as the No. 43 player overall and the No. 8 cornerback, Lynn has all the talent in the world.

"A quiet year for a cornerback can be a great year for a cornerback," Jenks coach Allan Trimble said. "I can't say enough good things about him. He's a very impressive young man. He didn't let any of the recruiting affect how he played. I'm excited for Gabe because he's got all the ability in the world. OU will continue to help him reach his full potential."

There isn't a large gap between the state's top two players in the national rankings.

Right behind Lynn in the national rankings is Dewar, Okla., outside linebacker Ronnell Lewis. Ranked as the No. 44 player overall, Lewis, an Oklahoma commit also, starred recently in the Under Armour All-America Game.

People have doubted how talented he really is because he's destroyed small-school competition throughout his high school career. Now he gets a chance to quiet the naysayers.

"That's what I want to do," he said. "There are always going to be people doubting me because I come from a small school. I went down there and was showing people why they offered and this is why I'm going to Oklahoma," he said. "You step on the field and play hard.

"Focus on the outcome and let the game speak for itself. I just want to prove that I'm not just from a small-town and I can play with the best in the country."

To further show how deep the talent is in the state this season, all 35 players listed in the postseason ranking are ranked three-stars or higher.

Looking for a reason why Tulsa is always so successful? Look no further than the job the Golden Hurricane does in state. Tulsa has pledges from eight players in the top 35 including from highly regarded players like athlete Timothy Flanders and offensive lineman Brian DeShane.

Oklahoma State has seven in-state commits and Oklahoma has five. OU has pledges from three of the top eight players in the state, but OSU has commits five of the top 20 players.

CHANGES AT THE TOP

While Macon (Miss.) Noxubee County WR Patrick Patterson, Washington (D.C.) St. John's College High OG Peter White and Honolulu (Hawaii) Punahou LB Manti Te'o keep the No. 1 spots in their respective states, there were some changes at the top in today's other state ranking releases compared to the preseason lists.